All Made by the People for The People products are designed by influential designers, then sourced and created within disadvantaged communities across East Africa.
Following the principles of fair trade we train local artisans in new skills, providing fair wages and support at every level.
The workshop in Nairobi employs over 40 full time workers, all of whom receive a fair wage, free hot meals on duty, medical assistance and free transportation to and from work. All workers own a stake in the workshop and benefit from net profits generated. 5% of the workshop's net profits go into a fund run by the workers for various community projects, such as improving sanitation in slum areas, helping local schools and general medical assistance.